In which industry is Bauxite mainly used?
Aluminum which is obtained from Bauxite ore is the perfect material to use when manufacturing airplanes, as It is strong, lightweight, predictable and inexpensive. Steel and iron are both stronger than aluminum, but the problem with steel and iron is its weight. Both of these metals are much heavier than aluminum — and too much weigh restricts an airplane’s ability to takeoff and fly.
It’s estimated that up to 80% of the materials used in modern-day aircraft is aluminum. The Wright brothers used a steel engine in their early-model Flyer plane, which was not only heavy but lacked the power necessary for takeover. As a result, they acquired a special engine made of cast aluminum, which allowed their Flyer-1 to takeoff with ease.